Summary

  • FT: Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle United - Bloxham puts Blackpool in front early on with Fletcher and Banks adding a quickfire double before half-time

  • Armstrong pulls one back early in second half but Fletcher restores three-goal advantage

  • FT: Boreham Wood 3-0 Newport County - King and Booty score in quick succession for National League side as Rush adds third in upset

  • FT: Slough Town 1-3 Macclesfield Town - Extra time goals from Edmondson and Griffiths put Silkmen into third round

  • FT: Gateshead 0-2 Walsall - League Two leaders through to third round courtesy of Kanu penalty and Flint's close-range effort

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  1. Postpublished at 19:16 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Blackpool's Danny Imray jumps for a high ball that is dropping at his feet inside the penalty area.

    He falls as he does so, and there is a half-hearted shout for a penalty, but nothing doing.

    Imray may have picked up a bit of a knock in the process.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:15 GMT 7 December 2025

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    On paper Blackpool have won easily but they owe a big debt to their goalkeeper. At least four absolutely top-class saves.

    Denzil, Basingstoke

  3. Postpublished at 19:14 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Blackpool's CJ Hamilton is denied by Hayden AtkinsonImage source, Shutterstock

    Blackpool's substitute striker CJ Hamilton latches onto a ball over the top.

    He takes a clever touch around Carlisle goalkeeper Harry Lewis and it looks like he might have a tap in, but Hayden Atkinson gets back well to clear the ball.

  4. Postpublished at 19:12 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Hayden Atkinson has a great chance to take a shot inside the penalty area for Carlisle, but he hesitates and passes to Junior Luamba, who sends in a cross that is blocked by the first man.

  5. Postpublished at 19:11 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    The Carlisle fans are keen to see another goal.

    Luke Armstrong drives in a shot from the right-hand side that stings the hands of Blackpool keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

  6. Postpublished at 19:08 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Carlisle defender Hayden Atkinson calls for a penalty.

    It looked like his shirt was being tugged by Blackpool's Danny Imray.

    The referee isn't interested.

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    Fragile confidence all season, but a big win for Blackpool could be a big boost to our league form. Every credit to the Carlisle fans travelling in numbers.

    Kerry, Kent

  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:04 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Ashley Fletcher would have fancied his chances of a hat-trick, but it's not to be today.

    It's a substitution that makes sense though, as Blackpool face Rotherham United away from home in League One on Wednesday.

    CJ Hamilton is on in his place.

    Callum Whelan replaces Alex Gilliead for Carlisle.

  9. 'Blackpool scored at the right time'published at 19:02 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Steve Thompson
    BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

    Blackpool got the goal at the right time. Carlisle were chasing the game. They were creating the better chances.

    Everyone thought this might be a giant-killing. Blackpool have done a good job, they've always had a bit of extra quality.

  10. Postpublished at 19:01 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Blackpool's Hayden Coulson tests Carlisle's defence with a strong run down the left.

    The substitutions have interrupted the flow of the game, but the hosts are trying to settle themselves into a controlled finish to the match.

  11. 'A game could still be on here'published at 18:59 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    James Phillips
    BBC Radio Cumbria Sport commentator

    I don't think Carlisle are being buried here.

    If they can get a goal back, I still feel that there's a game on.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 18:58 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Three changes for Carlisle. Regan Linney, David Ajiboye and Harvey Macadam are all off.

    17-year-old defender Hayden Atkinson is on, along with forward Junior Luamba and midfielder Jordan Jones.

  13. Postpublished at 18:56 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    A Carlisle corner is headed away.

    They retrieve possession on the left-hand side and Regan Linney floats in a cross that is overhit.

    Time is running out for the visitors, who are without their main playmaker Chris Conn-Clarke.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:54 GMT 7 December 2025

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    Thoroughly enjoying this Blackpool performance - quick passing, neat flicks and increasing possession against a decent team, looking assured at the back and ominous going forward - same again second half please and for the rest of the season too.

    Keith, Southampton

    I'm sure you're feeling a bit better following Ashley Fletcher's second goal after Carlisle pulled one back, Keith.

  15. Postpublished at 18:52 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    There is some concern as Carlisle's Chris Conn-Clarke goes down injured.

    He gets back on his feet, but won't continue and is replaced by Stephen Wearne.

    Conn-Clarke is straight off down the tunnel, too.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 18:50 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    As expected, Ian Evatt brings on replacements.

    Zac Ashworth, who picked up a yellow card earlier, comes off for club captain James Husband.

    Husband, who has had a severe hamstring injury, made his first start since April in midweek.

    Jordan Brown is replaced by fellow midfielder Josh Bowler.

  17. Postpublished at 18:48 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    The midfield is looking so open right now.

    You would not be surprised if changes were imminent to shore things up for Ian Evatt's side.

  18. 'That should settle Blackpool down'published at 18:47 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 4-1 Carlisle

    Steve Thompson
    BBC Radio Lancashire summariser & former Blackpool assistant manager

    Blackpool have players who can hurt you on the counter-attack.

    It was great movement from Ashley Fletcher to get on the end of the cross.

    Blackpool needed that and it should settle them down - it's strange to say - but they were on the ropes.

  19. goal

    GOAL: Blackpool 4-1 Carlislepublished at 18:44 GMT 7 December 2025

    Ashley Fletcher (56 mins)

    Ashley Fletcher celebrates scoring Blackpool's fourth goal against CarlisleImage source, Shutterstock

    You can't help but feel sorry for Carlisle.

    They were inches away from making it 3-2.

    But Blackpool show their class as Ashley Fletcher flicks in his second goal of the match.

    That is now eight goals in nine games.

  20. GREAT SAVE!published at 18:43 GMT 7 December 2025

    Blackpool 3-1 Carlisle

    Bailey Peacock-Farrell to the rescue.

    Carlisle's Regan Linney with a brilliant cross with the outside of his foot.

    David Ajiboye strikes it cleanly and the Blackpool keeper tips it away.

    It could easily be 3-2!